Kuba Wooden Mask With Raffia Democratic Republic Of The Congo

$2,000 · Offered by Second Story Books

This Kuba mask features an elongated facial form with projecting eyes, a broad nose, and a narrow mouth. The lower face is decorated with incised geometric motifs highlighted with white pigment, creating a patterned surface typical of Kuba aesthetic traditions. The mask has a raffia fiber surround attached along the perimeter, enhancing its ceremonial appearance and suggesting use in masquerade performances linked to social, political, and ritual

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